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Zebra Longwing Butterfly

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The Zebra Longwing or Zebra Heliconian is a species of butterfly belonging to the subfamily Heliconiinae of the Nymphalidae family. It was declared the official butterfly for the state of Florida, in the United States, in 1996. The adults are unusual among butterflies in that they eat pollen as well as sip nectar. This ability contributes to their longevity of three months as an adult. They have a wing span of about 3 inches (7.6 cm). Info from Wikipedia. Do zoom for best details! Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated. Dana

Comments (37)


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Faemike55

10:35PM | Mon, 14 May 2012

Very beautiful captures Dana thanks for sharing

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mgtcs

11:00PM | Mon, 14 May 2012

This is a magnificent! Dana, adorable view, thank you again!

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ia-du-lin

11:51PM | Mon, 14 May 2012

two beautiful butterfly shots, great focus

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durleybeachbum

12:50AM | Tue, 15 May 2012

Such a beauty! Hmm, pollen , eh? I wonder if a subtle addition to our diets could give us 1/3 longer lives.

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Katraz

1:34AM | Tue, 15 May 2012

What a beauty great shot.

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jayfar

1:55AM | Tue, 15 May 2012

Super pics Dana. I have my daily dose of honey so maybe I will live to 130!!!

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BB9

3:57AM | Tue, 15 May 2012

Super shots!

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Texas3D

4:53AM | Tue, 15 May 2012

Beautiful captures

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qrud

5:47AM | Tue, 15 May 2012

A really good capture.

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morningglory

6:19AM | Tue, 15 May 2012

I uploaded one yesterday. They are a beautiful visitor to the garden.

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adrie

6:24AM | Tue, 15 May 2012

Beautiful butterlfy capture Dana, love it.

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dakotabluemoon

6:33AM | Tue, 15 May 2012

It is a beauty i sure wish we had all the pretty ones here but living here in the north the air is very cold.

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eekdog

7:18AM | Tue, 15 May 2012

tremendous butterfly and shot my friend..

alanwilliams

8:13AM | Tue, 15 May 2012

now thats what i call distinctive

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jendellas

8:54AM | Tue, 15 May 2012

Never seen one of these, so beautiful!!

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MrsRatbag

9:46AM | Tue, 15 May 2012

Gorgeous shots, Dana; I haven't seen these here, very few butterflies at all for that matter.

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TallPockets

10:06AM | Tue, 15 May 2012

The Zebra Longwing or ''Zebra Heliconian'' DANA: GRUMPUS HUMANICUS TallPockets LUVS this one!!

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Jean_C

10:33AM | Tue, 15 May 2012

Splendid macro shots, what a beautiful butterfly! Interesting documentation too!

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flavia49

10:37AM | Tue, 15 May 2012

marvelous butterfly!!

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Leije

11:08AM | Tue, 15 May 2012

Beautiful macroshots, Dana !

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kbrog

11:16AM | Tue, 15 May 2012

I haven't seen one of these yet up in Tallahassee and we could use them with all the pollen we get here. :) Wonderful captures of this beautiful butterfly! :)

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A_Sunbeam

11:25AM | Tue, 15 May 2012

Excellent close-ups!

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bobrgallegos

11:57AM | Tue, 15 May 2012

Outstanding capture of this beautiful butterfly Dana!

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DamienDevil

12:33PM | Tue, 15 May 2012

Wonderful macro!

KnightWolverine

12:39PM | Tue, 15 May 2012

Grand Capture Here Dana!!.....(smiles)...

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MagikUnicorn

3:42PM | Tue, 15 May 2012

B E A U T Y

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goodoleboy

5:09PM | Tue, 15 May 2012

Stellar colors, patterns and selective focus in this collage of the cool butterfly and environs, Dana.

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sandra46

6:02PM | Tue, 15 May 2012

SUPERB CAPTURE

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netot

7:42PM | Tue, 15 May 2012

Beautiful capture! Great creature, excellent focus and DOF

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Isabelle711

9:30PM | Tue, 15 May 2012

Amazing beauty. :)))))) I have never seen one of these cuties. :))))) Most excellent capture my friend. :)))) Amazing in zoom. :))))))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))) Carry A Smile In Your Heart :))))))

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